Government Resources
Consumer Protection & Financial Oversight by State
Federal Government Resources
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
A U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Ensuring fair access and equal treatment to bank customers is key to the OCC’s mission.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Protects investors, maintains fair and orderly functioning of securities markets, and facilitates capital formation.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Helping you meet your housing needs. HUD provides housing support and uplifts communities.
State and Territory Consumer Protection Agencies
Alabama Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Alabama consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices.
Alabama Securities Commission
Regulates the securities industry and protects investors in Alabama.
Alaska Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Investigates consumer complaints and enforces consumer protection laws in Alaska.
Alaska Division of Banking and Securities
Regulates banks and securities to protect Alaska consumers and investors.
American Samoa Attorney General
Provides consumer protection services for American Samoa residents.
Arizona Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Arizona consumers from fraud, scams, and unfair business practices.
Arizona Corporation Commission
Regulates securities and utilities to protect Arizona consumers and investors.
Arkansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Arkansas consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices.
Arkansas Securities Department
Regulates the securities industry and protects investors in Arkansas.
California Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects California consumers from fraud, scams, and unfair business practices.
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Regulates financial services and protects consumers in the financial marketplace.
California Department of Insurance
Regulates the insurance industry and protects consumers from insurance fraud.
Colorado Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Colorado consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Colorado Division of Securities
Regulates securities and protects investors in Colorado.
Connecticut Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Connecticut consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Connecticut Department of Banking
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Connecticut.
Delaware Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Delaware consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner
Regulates banks and financial institutions in Delaware.
DC Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects DC consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Regulates financial services and protects consumers in the District of Columbia.
Florida Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Florida consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Florida Office of Financial Regulation
Regulates financial institutions and securities to protect Florida consumers.
Georgia Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Georgia consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Georgia.
Guam Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Guam consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation
Oversees financial regulation and consumer protection in Guam.
Hawaii Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Hawaii consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Hawaii Division of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Hawaii.
Idaho Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Idaho consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Idaho Department of Finance
Regulates financial institutions and securities to protect Idaho consumers.
Illinois Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Illinois consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Illinois.
Indiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Indiana consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Indiana.
Iowa Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Iowa consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Iowa Division of Banking
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Iowa.
Kansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Kansas consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Kansas.
Kentucky Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Kentucky consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Kentucky.
Louisiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Louisiana consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Louisiana.
Maine Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Maine consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Maine.
Maryland Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Maryland consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Maryland Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Maryland.
Massachusetts Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Massachusetts consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Massachusetts Division of Banks
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Massachusetts.
Michigan Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Michigan consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Michigan.
Minnesota Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Minnesota consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Minnesota.
Mississippi Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Mississippi consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Mississippi.
Missouri Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Missouri consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Missouri Division of Finance
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Missouri.
Montana Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Montana consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Montana.
Nebraska Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Nebraska consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Nebraska.
Nevada Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Nevada consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Nevada Financial Institutions Division
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Nevada.
New Hampshire Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects New Hampshire consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
New Hampshire Banking Department
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in New Hampshire.
New Jersey Attorney General – Consumer Affairs
Protects New Jersey consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in New Jersey.
New Mexico Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects New Mexico consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
New Mexico Financial Institutions Division
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in New Mexico.
New York Attorney General – Consumer Frauds
Protects New York consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
New York Department of Financial Services
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in New York.
North Carolina Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects North Carolina consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in North Carolina.
North Dakota Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects North Dakota consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in North Dakota.
Ohio Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Ohio consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Ohio Division of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Ohio.
Oklahoma Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Oklahoma consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Oklahoma State Banking Department
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Oklahoma.
Oregon Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Oregon consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Oregon.
Pennsylvania Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Pennsylvania consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Pennsylvania.
Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs
Protects Puerto Rico consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Rhode Island Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Rhode Island consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Rhode Island.
South Carolina Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects South Carolina consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in South Carolina.
South Dakota Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects South Dakota consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
South Dakota Division of Banking
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in South Dakota.
Tennessee Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Tennessee consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Tennessee.
Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Texas consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Texas Department of Banking
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Texas.
VI Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Virgin Islands consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
VI Division of Banking and Insurance
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in the Virgin Islands.
Utah Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Utah consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Utah Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Utah.
Vermont Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Vermont consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Vermont Department of Financial Regulation
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Vermont.
Virginia Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Information and resources from the Virginia Attorney General’s office regarding consumer rights and protection.
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Virginia.
Washington Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Washington consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Washington Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Washington.
West Virginia Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects West Virginia consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in West Virginia.
Wisconsin Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Wisconsin consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Wisconsin.
Wyoming Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Protects Wyoming consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices.
Wyoming Division of Banking
Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers in Wyoming.